Stars turn out for Victoria Beckham’s power suiting show at Paris Fashion Week
By Lara Owen, Press Association
Actress Diane Kruger and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo were among the high-profile guests attending Victoria Beckham’s autumn/winter 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week, as the British designer staged two presentations due to overwhelming demand for seats.
Both shows took place at the historic Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, with Beckham repeating the runway presentation for a second audience after interest from buyers, press and celebrities exceeded capacity.
The designer’s family were in attendance for both shows, turning out in support as she unveiled a collection which leaned heavily into power suiting and corporate tailoring.
Inside the candlelit Parisian venue, models walked a parquet runway in looks that explored masculine tailoring juxtaposed against softer, more revealing elements.
The opening looks showcased structured overcoats and double-breasted blazers in charcoal and olive tones, paired with slim trousers and large leather handbags resembling traditional briefcases.
The silhouettes echoed the Eighties corporate aesthetic currently resurfacing across fashion month, also spotted in collections from Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and Balmain.
One grey suit layered beneath a long coat was styled with a deep burgundy clutch, while another navy ensemble featured a sharply cut blazer worn with matching trousers and a structured tote. It seems 2010s “business casual” is officially back this season.
Throughout the collection, Beckham balanced strong tailoring with notes of sensuality.
Pencil midi skirts – a silhouette also dominating other runways this season – were paired with button-down shirts and oversized coats.
Some looks introduced softer fabrics and movement. Sheer tulle skirts appeared beneath heavier tailoring, while asymmetric hems added fluidity to otherwise structured silhouettes.
Beckham also explored three-dimensional texture. Tops and dresses embellished with small rosette-like details created sculptural surfaces, while layered evening dresses built volume through scalloped tiers of fabric that moved as models walked.
In one outfit, a structured coat was worn over a translucent skirt that moved fluidly beneath the tailoring, creating a contrast between strength and lightness, a common thread throughout the collection.
Accessories reinforced the more corporate essence with boxy leather totes reminiscent of office briefcases cropping up repeatedly.
This was Beckham’s debut of a new handbag silhouette, the Sloan bag, inspired by 1930s travel cases. The structured top-handle design appeared in aged leather and croc-embossed finishes.
Footwear, however, offered a subtle twist on traditional office dressing. Instead of heels, many models wore flat brogue shoes – a classic menswear staple that Beckham reinterpreted as a cool but practical option.
The designer also incorporated touches of Nineties into the line-up.
Several dresses featured strategic cut-outs and draped silhouettes, offering a more daring appetiser to the masculine tailoring.
Furthermore, eveningwear introduced richer textures, including deep midnight velvet on full-length strapless dresses. The fabrics added depth to the otherwise restrained palette of charcoal, navy and black.
Styling further emphasised the intellectual tone of the show. Models wore slick side-parted hair and oversized Seventies-style glasses, creating a somewhat severe aesthetic that complemented the tailoring.
Since launching her eponymous label in 2008, Beckham has steadily built a reputation for sleek, controlled silhouettes and modern tailoring.
While she first entered the public eye as a member of the Spice Girls, she has spent nearly two decades establishing herself as a serious fashion designer with a distinct point of view.
Her autumn/winter 2026 collection reinforced that evolution. By drawing on the bold geometry of Art Deco portraiture and combining it with sharp tailoring and fluid eveningwear, Beckham presented a wardrobe that explored both strength and softness.
And with demand high enough to warrant two Paris Fashion Week shows in one day, the designer’s influence on modern power dressing shows no sign of slowing.
